Posted by Jost on October 16, 2006, at 21:59:59
In reply to Lou's response to aspects of SD's post-, posted by Lou Pilder on October 16, 2006, at 17:06:41
The short answer to Lou's question is, No.
It couldn't.
One major reason is the limited resources available, on which the sanctioning of posts would create an unbearable drain.
So, it wouldn't be best, or even better, to do what's necessary so that every infraction is sanctioned.
Actually, it also wouldn't be desirable, IMO.
Overenforcement of rules would make this a very unnurturing place. The distraction of knowing whether one is violating a rule, at all times, can stifle imagination, thoughtfulness, and many valuable forms of expression that--while they wouldn't be sanctioned,-- would simply be precluded by the preoccupation with how the rules would apply to it.
So, to me, it isn't possible, or desirable.
Jost
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